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Name: The History of the Mastiff Author: M.B. Wynn Published: 1886/reprint 1988 Published by: William Loxley/Peregrine Press Available from: Antique book-shops & private dealers ISBN number: No ISBN. Number of pages/size of book: 222 pages/12,7 x 19,7 cm. (4,99 x 7,74 in.) Pictures/illustrations: No pictures or illustrations Comments: This book was written in 1886, and a limited edition reprint of 500 copies was published in 1988. If you ever come across this book at an antique book-shop, or through a private dealer, buy it!! Mr. Wynn gathered an large amount of information that else would have been lost. He cover in his book the history of the Molossers, many breeds like Alaunt, Asiatic Mastiffs, Dutch Mastiff, Bulldogs, etc. and of course the Mastiff. Even if some of his opinions are a bit "outdated" this is a very enjoyable book to read, and well worth the money. This book is very valuable for the Molosser history researcher, and I have quoted from the book many times at the Molosserworld pages. |
The History of the Mastiff
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Name: The Bulldog, a Monograph Author: Edgar Farman Published: 1899/reprint 1985 Published by: ?/Nimrod Book Services Available from: Antique book-shops & private dealers ISBN number: No ISBN/0-947647-12-0 Number of pages/size of book: 159 pages/21,5 x 28,2 cm. (8,45 x 11,08 in.) Pictures/illustrations: 187 pictures and illustrations Comments:
The Bulldog, a Monograph was written by Edgar Farman in 1899, and in 1985 a limited edition reprint of 1500 copies was published. |
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Name: The Boxer Author: John P. Wagner Published: 1939 Published by: Orange Judd Publishing Company, New York Available from: Antique book-shops & private dealers ISBN number: No ISBN Number of pages/size of book: 190 pages/14 x 21 cm. (5,5 x 8,25 in.) Pictures/illustrations: 154 pictures and illustrations Comments:
This is the book that every Boxer fancier, breeder and researcher should add to their collection. The book has some old
illustrations, especially by Ridlinger, but most valuable is the large amount of pictures of important Boxers from the
early part of the history of the breed. Included in the book there are also some very important early pedigrees, something that the
Boxer history reseracher will find very valuable. |
The Boxer
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Name: The Mastiff and Bullmastiff Handbook Author: Douglas B. Oliff Published: 1988 Published by: The Boydell Press Available from: Can be ordered through your local book-shop or at amazon.com ISBN number: 0 85115 485 9 Number of pages/size of book: 218 pages/15,5 x 23,5 cm. (6 x 9,2 in.) Pictures/illustrations: 131 B/W photos & illustrations Comments:
Mr. Oliff have in this book produced a very good book, especially on the history of the Mastiff and Bullmastiff. This book belongs in the bookshelf of every
Mastiff and Bullmastiff breeder and owner. |
The Mastiff and Bullmastiff Handbook
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Name: The Bullmastiff - A Breeder's Guide (Volume I & II) Author: Colonel David Hancock Published: Vol I - 1996/Vol II - 1998 Published by: Charwynne Dog Features Available from: Can be ordered through your local book-shop or from the author himself ISBN number: Vol I - 0 9527801 0 0/Vol II - 0 9527801 1 9 Number of pages/size of book: Vol I - 120 pages/Vol II - 184 pages/14,7 x 20,8 cm. (5,7 x 8,1 in.) Pictures/illustrations: Vol I -223/Vol II 130+ pictures & illustrations Comments:
These two books is a absolutly must for the Bullmastiff owner and breeder, but also a very good buy for all Molosser lovers, since the books does
not limit themselves to only the Bullmastiff, but includes very many other Molosser breeds. These two books I want to recommend strongly. |
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Name: History of Fighting Dogs Author: Dr. Dieter Fleig Published: 1996 Published by: T.F.H. Publications, Inc. Available from: Can be ordered through your local book-shop or at amazon.com ISBN number: 0-7938-0498-1 Number of pages/size of book: 141 pages/22 x 28,4 cm. (8,6 x 11,1 in.) Pictures/illustrations: 36 colour photos/illustrations, 73 B/W photos/illustrations Comments:
A good book on the fighting history of the Molossers, and very many good illustrations. The old illustrations alone makes this book a good buy. |
History of Fighting Dogs
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Name: The Mastiff - Aristocratic Guardian Author: dee dee Andersson Published: 1998 Published by: Doral Publishing Available from: Can be ordered through your local book-shop or at amazon.com ISBN number: 0-944875-51-3 Number of pages/size of book: 306 pages/15,5 x 23,5 cm. (6 x 9,2 in.) Pictures/illustrations: 225 B/W pictures & illustrations. 2 colour photos on cover Comments:
A very good book, especially on the history of the Mastiff in America. Many interesting pictures and illustrations, although the book should have been in a larger format,
to justefy the pictures & illustrations, and some of the black & white pictures should have been replaced with colour photos. |
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Name: Le Mâtin Napolitain Author: Jean-Pierre Beck Published: 1999 Published by: --------- Available from: From the author ISBN number: 2-908786-12-5 Number of pages/size of book: 256 pages/23 x 30 cm. (9 x 11,8 in.) Pictures/illustrations: Very many pictures & illustrations Comments:
This book, that is published in several languages, is problary the most important book about the Mastino ever published outside of Italy.
The book contains many beautiful illustrations done by the author himself, as well as many photos of important Mastinos. |
Le Mâtin Napolitain
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Name: The Mastiffs - The Big Game Hunters Author: Colonel David Hancock Published: 2000 Published by: Charwynne Dog Features Available from: Can be ordered through your local book-shop or from the author himself ISBN number: 0 9527 8012 7 Number of pages/size of book: 140 pages/21,6 x 27,7 cm. (8,5 x 10,9 in.) Pictures/illustrations: 318 pictures & illustrations Comments:
If I was going to recommend only one book for you this year it would be difficult to avoid recommending this book. |
The Mastiffs - The Big Game Hunters
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Name: Staffordshire Bull Terriers - English & Irish Author: Shaun Barker Published: 2000 Published by: Beech Publishing House/Northbrook Publishing Ltd. Available from: Can be ordered through your local book-shop or from the publishers. ISBN number: 1-85736-242-x (cased)/1-85736-243-8 (limp) Number of pages/size of book: 128 pages/21 x 29,7 cm. (8,2 x 11,6 in.) Pictures/illustrations: 114 pictures & illustrations Comments:
This is a great book that cover the two Staffordshire Bullterriers types; English and Irish. |
Staffordshire Bull Terriers - English & Irish
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